Ms. Celena Brunot

Position:Kindergarten Teacher

Biography:

Celena Brunot began her teaching career in 1997 in central Oregon, teaching special education preschool. Since she moved to Alaska, she has been teaching first grade, kindergarten or K/1 multiage classes. Celena began teaching kindergarten at Birchtree the year it opened. Celena grew up in southern Oregon and attended a Waldorf school from preschool through eighth grade, she happy to again be connected with the Waldorf environment and culture. Celena enjoys music, handwork, and outdoor activities including canoeing, hiking, gardening and letterboxing. She lives in Wasilla with her husband (Dan Klauder), their two children, and their cat.

About Birchtree

Birchtree Charter School is a K-8 public school inspired by the methods of Waldorf education. In our school we use art, music, movement, and the teaching of foreign languages to support and enhance the study of reading, writing, history, science, and mathematics. Each day at Birchtree includes activities for a childs hands, heart, and head. In addition to meeting the academic standards of the State of Alaska, we are dedicated to helping our students develop academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. For a more in-depth description of our program, please look at our curriculum pages listed under the Program section of our website.